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The A-7D Corsair 11 was a
more powerful version of the A-7A (199 built) tactical attack aircraft
which had first flown in 1965 and entered service with the US Navy in
1967. The A-7D entered service with the USAF in 1969 and saw action in
Vietnam from 1972 until 1975 and was finally retired from service in
1993. Ling-Temco-Vought Inc. (LTV) was formed in 1961 with the
amalgamation of Ling-Temco Electronics Inc. and the Chance Vought
Corporation. It was LTV which was responsible for the development of the
A-7 series of attack aircraft although the type is often referred to as
the Vought Corsair 11. The Corsair 11 also served with Greece, Portugal
and Thailand. Greece received 5 examples of the TA-7H two seat trainer
and 60 examples of the A-7H. Portugal received 6 examples of the TA-7P
(refurbished converted A-7A's) and 48 examples of the A-7P (refurbished
A-7A's). A total of 1,569 Corsair 11's of all variants were built. An
A-4D of the Ohio National Guard is illustrated below.
69-6222 c/n
USA Photo: John Chalmers
Single seat attack aircraft first flown in 1968
Engine: 14,250lb.s.t.(63.27kN) Allison
TF41-1
Length:
46'1"(14.05m)
Height: 16'1"(4.9m)Wingspan: 38'9"(11.08m) No.built:
457 Range: 1,430miles(2,299km)
Cruising speed: 540mph(868kmh)Empty weight: 19,781lb(8,972kg) Maximum take-off weight:
42,000lb(19,050kg)
A Greek Air Force TA-7H is illustrated
below.
161219
c/n
Photo: John Chalmers
70-1008
c/n
Photo: John Chalmers
LTV (Vought) A-7D Corsair 11 Side view 1/144
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